Oxford, Pennsylvania
Oxford is a borough of 5,825 people in Chester County, Pennsylvania, founded in 1775.
Why visit Oxford
Townapedia lists 6 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 26 places to eat and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Oxford Village Market, Lincoln University, Hopewell Historic District and Oxford Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 22°F.
Weather in Oxford
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Oxford
Oxford is a borough in Chester County, Pennsylvania, United States. Oxford is the closest town to Lincoln University. The population was 5,733 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Oxford, Pennsylvania (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks6
Hopewell Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic district in Pennsylvania, United States
Oxford Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Listed on the NRHP in Chester County, Pennsylvania
Oxford Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Listed on the NRHP in Pennsylvania
Pine Grove Covered Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Bridge in Pennsylvania, United States
Oxford Arts Alliance
Museum
38 South 3rd Street, Oxford
Mo-Tu,Su off; We-Fr 15:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-14:00
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes26
Bear Bubble Tea
Cafe · Bubble Tea · 1.0 mi
187 Limestone Road, Oxford
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-20:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-21:00
China House
Restaurant · Chinese
314 Market Street, Oxford
Mo,We-Th,Su 11:00-22:30; Tu off; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
El Asadar
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi
702 Commons Drive, Oxford
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Hong Kong Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese
318 East Market Street, Oxford
Mo-Th 11:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:30
La Sicilia Pizza Pasta Grille
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian, Pasta
58 South 3rd Street, Oxford
Mo 16:00-20:00; Tu-Sa 10:30-21:00; Su 11:00-20:30
Margarita's
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 1.6 mi
325 Limestone Road, Oxford
Mo off; Su,We-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-22:00
Teens Place
Restaurant
37 South 3rd Street, Oxford
Mo-Tu off; We 11:00-19:00; Th-Sa 13:30-21:00; Su 12:30-19:00
Sawmill Grill
Restaurant · Sandwich, Burger, American, Chicken, Steak House
306 Market Street, Oxford
Mo-Th,Su 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00
14 more on the map.
History
The borough was once called Oxford Crossing and Oxford Village during the 1700s.
In 1805, the Oxford post office was established. In 1833, Oxford was officially incorporated as a borough. Its first burgess (now called the mayor) was Thomas Alexander, who operated a general store thought to be the oldest building in Oxford.
From the History section of Oxford, Pennsylvania on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship5
Shopping6
Gas and EV charging5
Schools, colleges and libraries11
Chester County Tech College Hs - Pennocks Campus
School · 5.6 mi
280 Pennocks Bridge Road, West Grove
Healthcare2
Map of Oxford
65 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 22°F | 3.5 in | 5.0 in |
| Feb | 42°F | 23°F | 2.9 in | 7.1 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 31°F | 4.2 in | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 40°F | 3.8 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 65°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 4.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 56°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 44°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 33°F | 3.4 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 27°F | 4.1 in | 3.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Octoraro Lake (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Chester County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-10: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-30: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-23: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2014-02-06: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chester County G. O. Carlson Airport (CTH) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 15 miles away.
- Lincoln University 3 mi northeast, about 5 min by car
- Nottingham 4 mi southwest, about 6 min by car
- Rising Sun 7 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Avondale 11 mi east, about 18 min by car
- Atglen 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- North East 12 mi south, about 20 min by car
- North Star 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Newark 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Elkton 15 mi southeast, about 24 min by car
- Kennett Square 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Oxford PA Hotel, Smallbones at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Hopewell House PA, Smallbones at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Pine Grove Covered Bridge Wide Side View 3000px, Photo by and (c)2006 Derek Ramsey ( Ram-Man ), CC BY-SA 2.5
- Oxford PA downtown, Smallbones at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Amos Hall Lincoln U PA, Smallbones, CC0
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